Selected Families and Individuals

Notes


Nathan HOLLINGSWORTH

1.  Nathan was born in Arkansas and had attended school in last year.

2.  Nathan enlisted 20 Oct 1861 in Confederarte Army co. "H", 1st Texas at Quantico, Virginia.

3.  He was promoted 17 Sep 1862 to 2nd Sgt during battle of Antietam to replace wounded brother.

4.  According to the story told by his Great Niece, Sammie Strain Armstong, he suffered a gunshot would to the troat and he would let the kids feel the bullet that still remained there.  He  got wounded  22 June 1864 through buttocks at Battle of Petersburg, but inspection of that one, was off limits.  

5.  On 12 Apr 1865, surrendered and paroled at Appomattox.

6.  Strain H. Armstrong has a picture of his GGreat Uncle Nathan with his step-grandson, Forest, which is in the booklet this writer has.   

7.  Nathan  died at The Texas Confederate Home Hospital, Austin, Texas, of Pheumonia.

8.  He has a Confederate Marker on his grave.

On May 13, 1869, Nathan married Mary Jane Utley, the widow of Maj. Minton Utley, in Union Co., AR.  We have a copy of their marriage license.  Stated on the license is, "...duly joined in marriage Mr. Nathan Hollingsworth, aged 20 years and Mrs. J. J. Utley, aged about 40 years..."  They are shown to be living in Navarro Co., Texas on the 1880 Census.  Mary is listed as being 5 years older than Nathan, but, as already mentioned, she was actually over 20 years older.  Listed with them is their daughter, M. C., and J. M. Utley.  J. M. was Jenny, a daughter from Mary's previous marriage.  One the census, they are shown to be living down the road from Henry Jones.  This would put them next to Jone's Ranch at Cross Roads.  Courthouse records indicate that Nathan and Mary Jane dold 1/4 acre out of a 50 acre tract to a Mr.Galbreath for the sum of $12.50.  The transaction was terminated witht the statement, "Witness our hands at Corss Roads this the 16th day of October, 1886".  It was signed N. Hollingsworth and M. J. Hollingsworth.  It is indicated in the Minutes of Session, that Mrs. Mary Hollingsworth joined the Presbyterian Church of Frost on Sept 23, 1893.  The 1900 Texas Census shows Nathan and Mary J. living alone, but next to her son, Georg P. Utley, and his family.  We have a picture of Nathan and George's oldest son, Forest, who is listed on that census.  Mary died June 3 of that year.  On Oct. 1, 1916, Nathan was admitted to the Confederate Hose in Austin, Texas, and is shown to have been discharged on Nov. 7, 1917.  He was readmitted to the Confederate Home on Feb 1, 1919.  On May 21, 1927, Nathan died of pneumjonia while in the Texas Confederate Home Hospital in Austin, Texas.  One the Confederate Home Roster, Uncle Nathan had listed under "Whom to Write", Mrs. Kate Sanders, dau., and A. F. (sic) Strain.  In the apparent absence of his daughter, Granddaddy Strain (A. H. Strain, Nathan's nephew) had his body brought back to Frost and paid for the funeral expenses.  He is buried on the Sander's Plot in Frost Cemetery.  His headstone is a Confederate Marker and he is interred next to his wife, Mary Jane.

Other interesting facts about GGreat Uncle Nathan are found in his Confederate Pension Application #6570, Navarro County, Texas.
                                                                                     -Strain H. Armstong-


Mary Jane BEEMAN

1.  Mary Jane was the first of seven children.

2.  Sources:  Marriage of Minton & Mary Jane from The McRae Family of Union County, Arkansas, by Carol Lemley      
                    Date of marriage from LDS, Film #2034564.
                   1850 Arkansas Census shows Mary J. and Minton and a male child that is 6/12 who would be  
                    James.
                   1860 Arkansas Census shows Minta (Minton) and Mary, James (9), George (6), and Jenny (3).


George W. HOLLINGSWORTH

1.  George was wounded at the Battle of Gaines Mill, Virginia on 27 Jun 1862.

2.  He was promoted to 4th Sergeant.

3.  Two years later on 27 Jun 1864 he was wounded again at the Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia.

4.  His unit surrendered and was paroled at Appomattox on 4 Apr 1865.

5.  1870 Census lists George in Henderson County, Texas,  Athens Prec 5, Texas page 323.

6.  Sources for the above information:   Peggy Loar, Col. Huggins, and J. Selwyn Hollingsworth.

7.  Sources for the children:  Burnell Hollingsworth and J. Selwyn Hollingsworth.

8.  George lived at Anderson County, Texas...and sold a 245.25 acre track of land in the John Ferguson League to his father, Barnett, for $800.00.  Recorded January 25, 1874, Anderson County Deed Records, Vol Q, pgs 600/601.


Warren Ney HAYNES

1.  Not long after Warren & Caroline were married, he enlisted into the Civil War, of which government records give the date as 10 Mar 1862 as a member of the 1st Regiment Texas Infantry Co. "H" of the  Confederate States Army in Hoods Brigade.  He served under Captain W. H. Gastonand Colonel Rainey.  This company was known as "The Texas Guards".  Source:   Tyrrell Historical Library, Beaumont, Texas.

2.  W. N. Haynes was wounded 2 Aug 1862 at the Battle of 2nd Manassas (2nd Bull Run)...source:  Col. Huggins.

3.  Record dated 12 Dec 1870 shows that W. N. Haynes and Caroline sold 40 acres of land to Elizabeth Goodson for $100.00.

4.  Record dated 17 Dec 1870 shows that W. N. Haynes and wife Caroline, of Anderson County, Texas, sold 150 acres of land in Anderson County, to Mrs. Elizabeth Goodson for $900.

5.  Record dated 11 Apr 1871 shows that W. N. Haynes of Anderson County, Texas paid $1500 to W. H. Oldham and wife Ann for 168 acres of land.

6.  Record dated 19 Aug 1872 shows W. N. Haynes of Anderson County, Texas paid $1500 to W. H. Oldham and wife Sarah Ann Oldham of Anderson County, Texas for 168 acres of land.

7.  Record dated 17 Feb 1873 shows that W. N. Haynes of Navarro County, Texas paid 500 gold dollars to Barnett Hollingsworth for 250 acres of land in Navarro County.  

8.  Record dated 10 May 1873 shows that W. N. Haynes paid 280 gold dollars to Samuel S. Hollingsworth and Effie [his wife] for 40 acres of land and estate.

9.  Warren Haynes sold half of a fifty acre tract, or 25 acres to Raleigh Hightower for the sume of $250.  This was deeded to W. N. Haynes by R. F. Slauter on the 4th day of November 1874.  W. N. Haynes paid $450 for this land.  It is described as being on the waters of Richland Creek about 5 miles Northwest of Dresden and being a part of the original headright of Jesse W. Butrell.

10.  Record dated 15 May 1875 shows W. N. Haynes sold 100 acres of a 250 acre tract to R. Hightower for $250.  This tract was purchased by W. N. Haynes on 17 Feb 1873.  A copy of this transaction was obtained from the Navarro County Clerk's Office at Corsicana, Texas.  

11.  According to a copy of the land transaction obtained from the Navarro County Clerk in Corsicana, Texas, W. N. Haynes sold 25 acrew of land to Barnet Hollingsworth for $100.

12.  According to the record...on 25 Jan 1879, Warren Ney Hayes signed over 40 acres and 750 acrews of land to this wife, Caroline Haynes.  Contents of the record follows:  The State of Texas, County of Navarro...Know all men by these presents that I. W. N. Haynes of same state and county aforementioned  for and in consideration of the love and affection I bear for my wife Caroline Haynes and the further Consideration of two thousand dollars of my said wifes Separate property given her in lands by her father Barnett Hollingsworth which said lands I sold for the above amount of Cash at different times and invested in the following described property hereinafter mentioned both real and personal have granted bargained sold aliened and conveyed and by these presents do grant bargain sell alein and convey unto here the said Caroline Haynes the following described tracts of land in said County mostly in the W. E. Howth Survey of 1280 and partly on the R. A. Morrell 160 acre Survey.  Beginning at a stake in the extreme North line of said 1280 acres and the N. W. corner of Sor of 340 acres deeded to J. G. Way whence w     in dia brs      vrs Thence S. on E. 2,494--l/2 vrs to a stake said Way S. N. cor whence a in did brs    vrs Thence S. 60 W. 566 vrs to a stake whence a brs    vrs Thence N. 30 W. 2494-l/2 vrs to a stake in North boundary line of said Morrell 160 acrews Thence N. 60 E. 566 vrs to the place of beginning containing 750 acres.  Also the following described timbered tract out of the 640 acres patented to the heirs of James D. Mathews.  Beginning at the above North West corner of a four hundred Thirty two and 3/10 acre Survy on the above mentioned 640 acre Survey the homestead of Saml S. & Effie Hollingsworth.  Thence S. 30 E 187-l/2 vrs to a stake whence a mesquite North 5 vrs a Post oak S. 28 W. 10 vrs  Thence N. 60 E. 1266-l/2 vrs to a stake in the West line of a ten acre survey belonging to R. Hollingsworth Thence 30 W. 187-l/2 vrs to a N. W. corner of said ten acres and a stake in S. boundary of R. G. Hollingsworth Thence S. 60 W. with east mentioned line 1266-l/2 vrs to beginning containing 40 acres together with all and singular the improvements hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise incident or appertaining except a certain box house with shed room situated on the first above described tract of land which is now occupied by Elijah Taylor and also excepting one hundred acres out of the said first above described tract hereto sold by me to Raleight Hightower which is reserved out of the 750 acres and is not conveyed herein and also the following described moveable property or live stock is included in this conveytance  Three head of mules one bay mare mule 59 hands high 13 yrs. old with blotch brand on left shoulder one by horse mule 14 hand high 20 yrs old no brand Four head of horses one bay horse or gelding 15 hands high 6 years old no brand one black pony mare 14 hands high 13 years old and her two colts-both of a brown color age respectively 21 &9 mos old the oldest now branded NA all of my stock of cattle of whatever description having mostly the following brands RH, (an R inside a triangle), NH and all of my stock of hogs and also all the corn wheat & other produce and all the farming implements on the premises To have and to hold unto her the said Caroline Haynes her heirs and assigns the above described property against any and all parties claiming or to claim the same or any portion thereof.  W. N. Haynes (seal)

The State of Texas County of Navarro
Before me H. A. Halbert a Notary Public and in for said County this day personally appeared W. N. Haynes to me known who acknowledged to me that he had executed and delived the foregoing instrument of writing for all the purposes and consideratgions therein set forth and contained.
Witness my hand and official seal this January 27 (L. S. inside a "squigly") 1879
H. A. Halbert  Notary Public Navarro Co Texas.

The State of Texas County of Navarro
I. S. H. Herr Clerk of the County Court of Navarro County do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original Deed filed for Recved in my office at 12 o'clock M. January 27th 1879 and duly recored at 9  o'clock A. M. January 29th 1879 given under my hand htis day and date last above written.
S. H. Kerr C. C. C. N. C.
By W. H. Kerr Deputy

13.  Record dated 18 Jun 1890 shows he had property at Frost, Navarro, Texas:  Lots 5 and 6 of  block 27 that he purchased.


Caroline HOLLINGSWORTH

1.  Bobby R. Huggin's book lists birth date as 6 May 1842.  [Cemetery marker gives date of 6 May 1844.

2.  The 1860 Census listed Caroline in Barnett's household, 17 white female, attending school.

3.  The Haynes cattle brand was registerd in Navarro County on 2 May 1872 by Caroline Hollingsworth Haynes.

4.  According to the record, Barnett gave land to his daughter, Caroline "..in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have and bear to my daughter Caroline Haynes, wife of W. N. Haynes and also for the further consideration of one Dollar to me in hand paid..."  The property was sold by E. C. Johnson, R. J. Tadlock and Bryand T. Barry and was described as biing 8 miles N. W. from Corsicana and out of the James Alson 1280 acres Survey.

5.  According to Caroline's Confederate Widows Pension Application, the marrage date was 14 Jan 1861.  The original marriage license has been located and is possession of Peggy Loar in McKinney, Texas.  

6.  According to pension application she was born in Union County, Arkansas, and all census reports show she was born in Arkansas, but her death record states she was born in NC.  On her pension application, Caroline gave her age in 1908 as 64 years and in 1915 as 71 years.  This would mean she was born in 1844.

7.  Caroline Haynes bought 2 lots for $65.00.  A copy of this sale was obtained from the Navarro County Clerk's Ofice in Corsicana, Texas.

8.  Caroline stated that she had known S. S. Hollingsworth since about 1852.  There was no mention that he was her brother.  [Peggy's Haynes File l. FTW]  

9.  A copy of Caroline's death certificate from the Texas Department of Health was included as part of the packet of copies of records of her application for pension.  The cause of Caroline's death was listed as "Carcinoma of Face" with contributory causes of importance:  "Chronic DDegenerative Myocarditis".  She was 92 years, 8 months and 20 days old.  Also included in the packet of copies of records was a Mortuary Warrant which states that Caroline was living with her daughter, Mrs. Josie Hill.

10.  On Caroline's death certificate, it says that she had lived in Frost for 40 years.

11.  In 1908, Caroline began an attempt to qualify to receive a Confederate Widows Pension.  Some records located during the time that Caroline was attenpting to qualify for this pension, state that Warren was dropped from the rolls for being absent without leave.  Because of this record, Caroline was at first denied a widow's pension.  This battle apparently went on for 7 more years.  She had to find a way to prove that Warren was not a deserter and that she deserved to receive a widow's pension.  This was no doubt trying for Caroline, who at the age of 64, yet had she not had such a difficult time with being eventually approved, we would not have as much information as we now have.

12.  On the 18th day of June, l908 W. N. Haynes's former Captain, W. H. Gaston was interrogated regarding Warren's service to the Confederate States Army.  In this interrogation, Captain Gaston stated that he had known Caroline and W. N. Haynes for..."48 years or more near Kickapoo in Anderson County Texas;  that W. N. was a true and faithful soldier"  and that "he never deserted".

13.  On the 15th day of January 1915, Captain Gaston was again interrogated.  Once again he testified, saying that W. N. Haynes was "highly regarded as a soldier" and that "he never deserted or abandoned a post of duty".  Captain Gaston also told os some of the battles in which W. N. Haynes participated.  On question #3, he is asked:  if he personally knew whether W. N. Haynes served in the Confederate ARmy, to give the letter of his company and the length of his service;   if possible, give the date of his enlistment and discharge;   give the name of his Colonel, Captain and name any battles in which he took part.   His answer was..."yes, he was in my company---Co. H 1st Texas.  He was with the company as long as I was, and I believe he served through the war.  He enlisted in Anderson County, Texas, May 1861.  Col. Wigfall was first Colonel and A. T. Rainey afterward.  I was Captain.  He was in the battle of Elthans Landing, 7 days fight, Malverns Hill, Gaines Mill, 2nd Mannassas and others".

14.  Caroline's request to draw a widow's pension wasn't approved until 1 Mar 1915, almost 7 years after she first applied.  She was by that time 72 years old.  She received a pension from March 1, 1915 'til her death on 26 Jan 1937 under pension file #30325.

15.  Using the dates shown...she lived 92 years, 8 months, & 20 days.

16.  Another source gives date of death of 26 Jan 1934.


Alexander Gregory "Allen" HIGHTOWER

1.  Alternate date & place of  birth:  1 Sep 1845, Navaroo, Texas.

2.  Allen G. Hightower was in Civil War between 1861 - 1865, ans was a Pvt. in Co. "F" 3rd Texas Cavalary Regiment in the Sibley Brigade.

3.  A. Hightower signed as a witness for Nathan Hollingsworth's Confederate Pension Application.

4.  After the death of his mother [Martha], John Daniel Derrough was adopted by Allen & Lillie.


Lillie Ann HOLLINGSWORTH

1.  Alternate dates of birth:  28 Jan 1848....23 Jan 1846.  (Either Hempstead or Union County, Arkansas.

2.  Given name may have been spelled "Lillie".

3.  She was listed in the 1860 Census in Barnett's household as 13 year old white female, attending school.

4.  Tombstone inscription:  come ye blessed Lillie A. wife of A. Hightower, Born Jan. 23, 184_, Died Jan. 16, 1904, Our Dear Mamma at Rest.

5.  Funeral Notice and Obituary:

In Loving Remembrance of Mrs. Lillie Hightower, Born January 23, 1849, Died January 16, 1905, Aged 54 years 11 months 23 days.  Gone From This World Last Saturday as the evening shade stold across the sky, the soul of Mrs. Allen Hightower left this world of sorrow and fled to realms above.  

Mrs. Hightower has lived near Kelm for a number of years and has been a great worker in the Baptist Church and Sunday School.  She has done much for God's cause and has led many souls to Christ.  

She leaves a husband and family of children, all of whom are girls, to mourn her death.  To the sorrowing family we can but extend our sympathy.  Weep not after her.  You know how she suffered and now she has found rest.  Found rest free from earth's  cares, misery and woe.  You know not your loss, nor your mother's gain, but strive to meet in that home where cometh no sorrow, no pain, or strife.  No soul in that country can die.  God calls his own to Paradise, where her weary feet have found rest, free from toil and care.  Tears can never call her back, but you can meet her.


Samuel Strain HOLLINGSWORTH "Sr"

1.  Samuel Strain Hollingsworth was born Samuel D.

2.  He enlisted in the Confederacy in Kickapoo, Van Zandt, Texas and served from 1863 until 1865, about 2-years.
    Source:  Widow's Application for a Pension, #47126, filed by his wife, Effie Hollingsworth.

3.  He was a Private in Co. "H" 13th Texas Volunteers, also known as Bates Battalion Texas Volunteer Confedeate States Army.

4.  He was admitted to Hospital, 13th Regiment Texas Infantry, 21 Jul 1864, for Int. Fever and returned to duty, 24 Jul 1864.

5.  Family records indicate that Samuel arrived back from the war with a saddlebag full of gold.  One can only guess as to where the gold came from.  He used some of this gold to buy the first Hollingsworth land holdings in the Frost, Navarro County, Texas, area.  

6.  Samuel's actions appear to have been the catalyst that promoted Barnett and many other family members to again move and finally settle on the rich land in Navarro County, Texas.

7.  In 1865 he bought 500 acres of land near Frost, Navarro, Texas, with gold.

8.  Original Marriage License with Molly Jo Tucker, Arkansas. [1997]


Evelina N. "Effie" JOHNSON

1.  Bobby R. Huggins books lists the middle initial of "M" for Evelina.

2.  Name is N. E. Hollingsworth on tombstone in Dresden Cemetery, Navarro, Texas.


Roy HOLLINGSWORTH

1.  Roy had no issue..

2.  Doug Hollingsworth gives date of death as 1908.


Samuel Strain HOLLINGSWORTH "Jr"

1.  Samuel Jr. had no issue...


Robert L. HOLLINGSWORTH

1.  Robert was Law Partner with his brother John [Jonathan] of HOLLINGSWORTH & HOLLINGSWORTH, Attorneys At Law.

2.  He started his practice in Tehuacana, Limestone, Texas and later moved to Graham City, Young, Texas

3.  Roberts middle initial could be "J" as listed by Bobby R. Huggins book.  On the 1850 Census, it looks like a "J", but on the 1860 Census it is clearly a "G".  On his letteer head he simply went by Robt.

4.  On the 1880 Census his occupation is listed as a Land Agent.

5.  On the 1890 Census he is listed as the County Surveyor.

6.  Place of death could very well have been at Fort Worth or Young County, Texas.


Haywood HOLLINGSWORTH

1.  Haywood was a TWIN to his brother Howard.

2.  Haywood lived at Dallas, Texas...

3.  There were no known children.


Jacob "Jake" GOODSON

1.  Source:  J. Selywn Hollingsworth for marriage & date.

2.  The 1880 & 1900 Census gives clearer picture of family & dates.

3.  He enlisted into the Confederate Army [Company "A" 19th Alabama Regiment, Day's Brigade] 10 Aug 1861 and served untio 26 May 1865 in the Infantry.

3.  Jake filed Soldier's Application for a Pension No. 23956 on Form A in Smith County, Texas at age 70.
    [Texas State Archives]

4.  He surrendered at Saulsbury, N. C. May 26th 1865, and was paroled.

5.  He had lived in Texas for 48 years and Flint, Texas for 17 years.

6.  He was a farmer by trade.


Mary J. HOLLINGSWORTH

1.  Alternate date of birth:  20 Feb 1850.

2.  She was listed on the 1860 Census in Barnett's household as 8 year old white female, attending school.


Rev. Roland Glenn HOLLINGSWORTH

1.  Alternate spelling of given name:  Roulund...

2.  Roland lived at Navarro County, Texas...

3.  He is shown to be 6-years old on the 1860 Texas Census which indicates that the family must have moved to Texas between 1853 and 1854.

4.  R. G. Hollingsworth signed as a witness for Nathan Hollingsworth's Confederate Pension Application.

5.  The 1880 Navarro, Texas, Census shows R. G. aged 25, M.A. aged 23, and a "Bonnie" (a male) aged 6, W. C. aged 2, and P. H. (Permelia) aged 69.  Roland and Martha probably told the census taker that their first child's name was "Barney" and he probably thought they said "Bonnie"

6.  The 1900 Navarro, Texas, Census shows Roland, Martha, Ada, Susie, Lillian, Emma, and Geroge.   Henry and his family are shown "down the road".

7.  He was an Ordained Baptist Minister and an elder of that church.

8.  On the 1880 Census, Pamelia Smith Hollingsworth lived ith R. G.   Navarro Co., ED 135 (p. 437).

9.  Roland had the distinction of being the youngest of 19 children of which 17 lived to adulthood.

10.  The original Marriage License is with D. F. Fields, Kerens, Texas.


Martha Augusta SEARS

1.  Martha's middle inital is shown on the 1900 Census as "A", but it is "J" on her tombstone.

2.  Bobby R. Huggins book gives date of death as 26 Mar 1946.

3.  1870, Father owned a store in Blooming Grove, Texas.

4.  1880, was not a nurse but delivered many babies.

5.  1880, her father owned a ranch in Snyder, Texas.

6.  1880 Census lists birth place as Alabama with mother & father as Georgia.


Frances HOLLINGSWORTH

1.  Marriage date could be 18 May 1830.